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LP62 HLW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,855 mi
Last recorded127,855 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 127,855 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp bulb Light intensity tint slight reduced

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 127,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to rear advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp bulb Light intensity tint slight reduced

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 105,522 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 105,521 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outersidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outersidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 95,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outersidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outersidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 86,826 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 86,823 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension both rear boomerang arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has 2 lumps on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,578 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 65,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 58,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2016 42,188 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 42,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LP62 HLW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP62 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LP62 HLW registered?

LP62 HLW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2013.

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